Antonio John Wall - Obituary

ternal Rest, grant unto him O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon him, May he rest in peace. Amen. On Monday, October 4, Antonio “Tony” John Wall was ushered into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Antonio was born on April 26, 1964 in Washington, D.C., to Clara Werts and John Wall. At a very young age, he attended Brightwood Park Methodist Church along with his mother. In 1968, he became the stepson of Billy E. Harrell when his mother married. Tony attended Bladensburg High School where he was very popular and had many friends. He went by the nickname “Chalk”. Tony was a caring person who left a lasting impression everywhere he went. Tony was known for his trash-talking and his humor. He was an avid fan of the Washington Football Team, and loved to argue with any Dallas Cowboys fan. Tony never had children, so his nieces and nephews, and his friend’s children were his world. He would always inquire about them and made sure they were okay. He would provide whatever they needed when he could. Tony is preceded in death by his mother, Clara W. Harrell, his father John Wall, and his stepfather Billy E. Harrell. Tony is survived by his sister, Sonya Cruse (Mark) of Fort Washington, MD, brother, Vincent Harrell of Temple Hills, Maryland, a devoted friend, Patricia Hawthorne of Fredericksburg, VA, best friends, Anthony “Country” Webb, and Thomas “Rick” Johnson, three nieces, Chanea Harrell, Jordan Cruse, and Jocelyn Cruse, four nephews, Vincent Harrell Jr, Valonta Harrell, Mark Cruse Jr, and Vontre Harrell, one aunt Celia Mae Gilpin of Washington, DC, and one uncle Robert Lee Werts of Capitol Heights, MD , many cousins, and friends. Tony’s services are scheduled for Friday, October 22, 2021 at Kalas Funeral Home, 6160 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. 10:00 a.m. Gathering, 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service